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Remaining Renewal Options and Terms for Hospital Facilities Leased from Trust (Detail) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2016 | Jun. 30, 2016
McAllen Medical Center |  |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |  |  |
Annual Minimum Rent |  |  | $ 5,485,000
End of Lease Term |  | 2021-12 | 2021-12
Renewal Term (years) | [1] |  | 10 years
Wellington Regional Medical Center |  |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |  |  |
Annual Minimum Rent |  |  | $ 3,030,000
End of Lease Term |  | 2021-12 | 2021-12
Renewal Term (years) | [2] |  | 10 years
Southwest Healthcare System, Inland Valley Campus |  |  |
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items] |  |  |
Annual Minimum Rent |  |  | $ 2,648,000
End of Lease Term |  | 2021-12 | 2021-12
Renewal Term (years) | [2] |  | 10 years
[1] | We have two 5-year renewal options at existing lease rates (through 2031).
[2] | We have two 5-year renewal options at fair market value lease rates (2022 through 2031).

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